Enhancing Malaysian public sector transparency and accountability: lessons and issues

Abu Bakar, Nur Barizah and Saleh, Zakiah and Mohamad, Muslim Har Sani (2011) Enhancing Malaysian public sector transparency and accountability: lessons and issues. European Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Sciences, 31. pp. 133-145. ISSN 1450-2275

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Abstract

This paper discusses the possibilities and challenges for a developing country, particularly Malaysia, to emulate the more inclusive accountability practices of advanced countries. The paper contended that the objectives of performance measurement initiatives will not be achieved in promoting greater transparency and accountability unless their development is extended further through disclosures. This disclosure may consequently assist the relevant entities to aptly rate and rank those government agencies within its sectors. The paper concludes that there is a seemingly encouraging trend in Malaysian public sector toward greater transparency, and this can be further enhanced provided that Malaysia first addresses implementation issues and liberates itself from obsolete judgments and policies.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2144/5406
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Transparency, accountability, Malaysia, public sector, disclosure, benchmarking
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HJ Public Finance > HJ7451 Expenditures. Government spending H Social Sciences > HJ Public Finance > HJ9701 Public accounting
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Accounting
Depositing User:	Dr Muslim Har Sani Mohamad
Date Deposited:	24 Oct 2011 15:36
Last Modified:	06 Jan 2014 14:33
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/5406

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